Sawyer County Sheriff's Office
Press Release
Sheriff Doug Mrotek
On November 23, 2024 at 04:54 am, the Sawyer County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a fire at the DJ’s Mart gas station located on State Highway 27/70 in the Village of Radisson. Sawyer County Deputies assisted by the Lac Courte Oreilles Police Department, Radisson, Winter, Exeland and Couderay Fire Departments responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, smoke and flames were observed coming out of the eves on the west side of the building. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze but not before it caused extensive damage to the structure. The gas station was unoccupied at the time of the fire due to the time being outside of regular business hours.
The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation is currently investigating this fire and a series of other structure fires that have occurred in the area in the past week.
We are once again asking for the publics assistance. If you have any information regarding the fires or observed any suspicious activity near the area of the fires please contact the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office.
To report information, please contact the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office at 715-634-4858 or go to our Tip Line on the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office website.
"The fact that this fire is labeled ‘suspicious’ makes me wonder if foul play is involved. If someone is targeting small businesses, they need to be stopped before more damage is done."
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"Local stores are already struggling with inflation, supply chain issues, and big-box competition. Losing a long-standing store to fire just adds to the hardship. I hope the community rallies to support the owners and employees."
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"Whether this fire was accidental or intentional, it’s a reminder that businesses must stay vigilant about fire safety. Proper fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and security cameras can make a big difference in preventing such tragedies."
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"Another suspicious fire? This raises so many questions! Is there a pattern here? The authorities must get to the bottom of this before another local business meets the same fate."
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"It's always heartbreaking to see a beloved local business go up in flames. For years, this store served as a gathering place for the community, and now it’s gone. I hope the owners and employees get the support they need to recover from this devastating event."
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